Childrens Health

Fighting Cancer with T Cells

It’s hard to understate the impact of cancer on public health. Each year, an estimated 1.6 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of cancer, while over 600,000 die from this disease. Given these statistics, it’s no wonder why ,,,

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Is Children’s Eyesight Getting Worse?

Nearsightedness – in which items at a distance appear blurry to the affected person – is something that is typically associated with middle aged and older adults. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that this issue is becoming more prevalent among children. ,,,

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The Most Common Dental Problems in Children

Tooth Decay: Tooth decay, commonly referred to as cavities, affects millions of children in the United States alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in five children between the ages of five and eleven ,,,

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Rethinking Cavity Prevention for Kids

No one likes going to the dentist, and that goes doubly true for children. Nonetheless, every year countless kids receive fillings for cavities. But what if this wasn’t the best way to avoid persistent dental problems for young children ,,,

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Eight Recent Findings About Stress

Less Weight, Less Stress?: Being significantly overweight might interfere with your brain’s cognitive functions. Bad for the Heart: Along with other changes (such as a lack of control and unexpected changes) dealing with constant stress can easily take its ,,,

166, Childrens Health, Mental Health & Well Being, The Human Body

How Sugar Harms the Body’s Organs

There’s no way to deny it – the United States has a major sweet tooth. Consider that Americans are estimated to consume 17 teaspoons of sugar each day. Aside from making your waistline thicker, all that sugar can prove ,,,

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Depression and Memory Loss

Depression is more widespread than you might think; according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, more than 19 million Americans have experienced at least one major depressive episode in their lifetimes. Some research has even found that depression ,,,

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Comparing Asthma to COPD

Both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common health issues that affect the respiratory system. Despite this fact, there are notable differences between the two conditions. An Allergic Reaction Asthma can somewhat be compared to allergies, in ,,,

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Six Surprising Sources of Sodium

You may not realize it, but sodium is everywhere – at least when it comes to our food. Consider that the average American consumes 3,400 mg on a daily basis, over 1,000 mg more than the advised limit of ,,,

152, Childrens Health, Diet & Nutrition, Men's Health, Women's Health

Ten Important Facts About Asthma

1. An estimated ten Americans die from this condition each day. 2. Many asthmatics develop this condition in childhood. However, asthma can first appear at any point in life. 3. Asthma never truly disappears. The body’s immune system often ,,,

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